Housekeeper - Hospice (Sun-Thurs)

ProCare Hospice of Nevada•Paradise, NV

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The IPU Housekeeper reports to the Administrative Operations Manager and is responsible for the routine cleaning of all areas of the hospice including resident rooms (and restrooms), nursing station, kitchen, public gathering spaces, administrative offices, and restrooms, including wiping equipment, cleaning furniture and floors, emptying trash, restocking supplies, vacuuming carpets, and using various cleaning chemicals, disinfectants, and equipment. The IPU Housekeeper is responsible for the “terminal clean” of resident’s rooms as required and therefore ensures that proper infection-control policies are being followed. The housekeeper will work with the IPU Manager to develop an effective cleaning schedule in order to maintain the highest standards of hygiene in a healthcare setting.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience
Strong understanding of infection control procedure and familiarity with personal protective equipment required
Ability to operate and use appropriate cleaning equipment and supplies required
Ability to lift and transfer buckets of water, soiled linen and trash up to 30 pounds required
Excellent communication and team working skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize to complete tasks in tight timescales
Excellent understanding of health and safety in the workplace
Must be able to demonstrate experience in health and safety matters
Cleaning experience in a health care setting required
Must possess ability to communicate at all levels
Successful completion of a background check pursuant to NRS 449.188 and NRS 179A.100 along with a pre-employment drug screen and physical, TB testing, previous employment and reference checking, and an MVR (may include verification of education)
Must be able to handle frequent interruptions.
Must be able to cope with emotionally charged situations encompassing patients, families, and other caregivers.
Must be able to work independently, effectively managing time for maximum results

Responsibilities

Undertakes general cleaning, vacuuming of offices, furniture, fixtures, fittings, toilets, and shower rooms in designated areas on designated days
Thoroughly cleans rooms and equipment on discharge of a patient following infection control guidelines
Undertakes daily cleaning of patient rooms in line with all regulating standards, ensuring correct color coding is followed to reduce risk of infection. (This will involve entry into patient’s rooms while they are resident)
Cleans both hard and soft flooring using the necessary equipment
Cleans all areas of the hospice kitchen
Empties general waste bins into correct areas
Replenishes consumables (toilet rolls, hand soaps, hand towels and related hygiene products)
Maintains stock of chemicals to appropriate levels within authorized and secured areas
Ensures items are used appropriately including labelling, control measures, and restrictions of use including regulatory data sheets and PPE
Records the completion of jobs as they are finished and ensures the highest standards of hygiene and cleanliness, meeting required standards of infection prevention and control, environmental health, and Hospice procedures
Works closely with management to ensure that the appropriate stock levels of suitable cleaning material and other associated products are maintained, and orders placed as necessary
Follows all health and safety guidelines on the use of cleaning materials and equipment; reporting any defective equipment as soon as possible
Ensures that stocks of clean laundry are maintained to facilitate regular stock rotation
Replenishes supplies and laundry on a daily basis
Communicates with the management when specialist cleaning is needed (light fittings, roof lights and waste pipes)
The IPU Housekeeper may assist with making beds and laundry
Occasionally, attends in-service training, including updates on hospice policies, and new equipment demonstrations
Adheres to patient rights, abuse reporting and confidentiality policies
Attends scheduled staff meetings and or in-service training
Adheres to the departmental dress code requirements related to personal grooming and attire
Participates in Performance Improvement activities as requested
Demonstrates reliability by making every attempt to report to work on time, providing proper notification for absence or tardiness and follows policies related to time off requests
Assumes responsibility for on-going personal development and continuing education
Seeks guidance from higher authority as needed
Other duties, as assigned